9 Quick Questions With Bianca Del Rio

The season six winner of "RuPaul's Drag Race" offers us her best advice.

By
Sarah Militello

May 25, 2018

Jovanni Jimenez Pedraza

Bianca Del Rio’s book, "Blame It On Bianca: The Expert On Nothing With An Opinion On Everything," officially came out this week — adding "author" to the long list of hats this Queen of Mean already wears. Between her comedy tours ("Blame It On Bianca Del Rio"), films ("Hurricane Bianca" and its sequel), and now a brand new book, it’s been quite the busy time for Bianca (aka, Roy Haylock) since winning season six of the ever-amazing "RuPaul’s Drag Race."

After diving into her new collection of uproariously unapologetic opinions and provocative advice, we checked in with Bianca to ask her a few quick questions about what she’s learned, what she loves, and what helped get her where she is today.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever gotten?

Don't do drag — it's a trap! I didn't listen, and here I am 23 years later.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever given?

Never let a bitch see you sweat.

What’s the biggest lesson you learned on "Drag Race"?

Pee before anyone starts talking during "Untucked," and shit during commercial breaks.

What’s your phone background right now?

My dogs, Samson and Delilah. I don't get to see them enough with my travel schedule, so I keep a photo of them as my phone screensaver.

You often talk about how the small shows in New York were great practice for your much larger performances now. Is there anything about them that didn’t translate/transition well?

My makeup. It doesn't look good from afar. But then it doesn't look good up close, either. So I'm just fucked.

What is your most prized possession at the moment? Ever?

My heart. Just kidding! I don't have one. My most prized possession is my pantyhose — because it holds my true talent.

Do you have an age in your life that you feel defined you/your path?

Is this an interview or intervention? What's with all the serious topics?! To answer your question, I haven't reached that age yet.

What do you love most about what you do? Hate?

What I love most is traveling the world and meeting new people. Before "Drag Race," I hadn't been outside the U.S.

What I hate most is shaving... my balls. It makes me feel like an erotic clown.

What do you think you would be doing with your life if you hadn’t chosen to become an entertainer?

Well duh — obviously following in the steps of Mother Theresa. That's a silly question.

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You can buy "Blame It On Bianca: The Expert On Nothing With An Opinion On Everything" right here.

Originally from Illinois, Sarah Militello is a Los Angeles-based freelance writer and founder of women’s lifestyle and travel website Milk & Flowers.

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